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Quorn to Mayo Gorge

Sat 4 to Mon 13 Jun 2016

Walk name/location
Quorn to Mayo Gorge
Walk grade
End-to-End 6
Description

This is a multi-day walk. Registration requires payment of the END TO END EXTENDED WALK FEE. If you don’t have a Golden Boots card you will also be required to pay the daily walk fee ($8 x 7 walks). Accommodation and meal costs are not included. Those registering are invited to travel on the bus, at no extra cost, from Adelaide to Quorn, then Hawker, and return to Adelaide. IF YOU INTEND TRAVELLING ON THE BUS FROM AND TO ADELAIDE PLEASE ADVISE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHEN REGISTERING. If you choose to drive your own vehicle to the base locations the bus fee remains the same. Accommodation and meal arrangements are the responsibility of each person registering.

Group meals are planned for –

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE (Emily’s Bistro – roast + tea/coffee – $20 – book on Sunday 5 June) and

SUNDAY 12 JUNE (Hawker Community Sports Centre – 3 courses – $30 – please book and pay when registering).

If you are unable to walk for the specified 7 walk days comprising this multi-day event and you still wish to register, contact the Friends’ office during operating hours.

BASE LOCATION: QUORN – Saturday 4 to Thursday 9 June (Walks 1, 2, & 3)

SATURDAY 4 JUNE

For those travelling by bus, the departure time is 9.30 am from the Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Please be at the bus station by 9.00 am for loading.

SUNDAY 5 JUNE (WALK 1) – QUORN TO DUTCHMANS STERN

This section of the trail passes the outskirts of Quorn before climbing gradually towards Dutchmans Stern. A side trip to walk the Dutchmans Stern loop walk will provide a memorable highlight of this walk.

MONDAY 6 JUNE (WALK 2) – DUTCHMANS STERN TO EYRE DEPOT

This is a deceptively tough walk with a bit of everything – undulating firetracks with spectacular views, a rocky gorge and a gibber strewn floodplain.

TUESDAY 7 JUNE (WALK 3) – EYRE DEPOT TO BUCKARINGA

After climbing back into the range, walkers enter Mount Arden Creek which winds its way northwards. The gradual climb up the winding creek bed with its waterfalls and rocky sections can make progress very slow, but after Mt Arden South campsite the trail leaves the creek to climb Mt Arden summit for spectacular 360 degree views. The trail then follows the ridgeline and a pretty creekline to exit at Buckaringa.

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE – REST DAY – Dinner at Emily’s Bistro

THURSDAY 9 JUNE – RELOCATE BASE LOCATION TO HAWKER – Thursday 9 – Monday 13 June (Walks 4, 5, 6 & 7)

THURSDAY 9 JUNE (WALK 4) – JARVIS HILL TO LEIGH CREEK ROAD

One of the gems of the Trail, this ridge walk provides spectacular views and many photo opportunities. It is a short walk, but may still take up to 4 hours because of the terrain and photo stops.

FRIDAY 10 JUNE (WALK 5) – BUCKARINGA TO CALABRINDA CREEK

This is a predominantly flat walk below rocky outcrops. The trail then leads across Willochra Plain to Partacoona Station.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE (WALK 6) – CALABRINDA CREEK TO JARVIS HILL

This is a long but fairly fast walk, initially along vehicle tracks, then over open grazing land along the face of Yappala Range and past the historic Mt Elm school site to Jarvis Hill carpark.

SUNDAY 12 JUNE (WALK 7) – LEIGH CREEK ROAD TO MT LITTLE STATION

A classic Flinders Ranges creek walk, the whole day is spent in Wonoka Creek which has been the site of a couple of major floods in recent years.

DINNER at Hawker Community Sports Centre

MONDAY 13 JUNE

Bus returns to Adelaide leaving Hawker at 8.30 am.

ETA Adelaide – 3.00 pm approx

Start
Saturday 4 June 2016
End
Monday 13 June 2016
Walk Leaders
Chris Allen
Neil Rivett
Lyn Wood
Lucy Allen
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Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $56.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $340.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $340.00
Meal details

Sunday 12 June at 6pm at Hawker Community Sports Centre – 3 courses $30. Any dietary requirements please put in comments when registering.

Meal cost
AUD $30.00

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
9.30 am bus departs Adelaide Central Bus Station,
End time
3.30 pm approx - Quorn

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.30 am (commence walking)
End time
2.00 pm approx
Walking from
Quorn
Walking to
Dutchmans Stern
Distance
16 Km
Risks (Sunday)
Requirements
Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Monday

Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
8.30 am (commence walking)
End time
3.30 pm approx
Walking from
Dutchmans Stern
Walking to
Eyre Depot
Distance
19 + 1.5 Km
Risks (Monday)
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks
Requirements
Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Tuesday

Walk Specifics (Tuesday)
Start time
6.00 am - bus departs Quorn Railway Station
End time
5.00 pm approx
Walking from
Eyre Depot
Walking to
Buckaringa Gorge
Distance
28 + 1.5 Km
Risks (Tuesday)
Hazards
Some sections with loose stones. May be very windy and cold on Mt Arden and descent.
Requirements
Bring extra snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Wednesday

Walk Specifics (Wednesday)
Start time
Rest day

Thursday

Walk Specifics (Thursday)
Start time
9.00 am - bus departs Quorn - relocate to Hawker
End time
2.00 pm
Walking from
Jarvis Hill
Walking to
Leigh Creek Road
Distance
9 Km
Risks (Thursday)
Hazards
If wet, bare rocks slippery on exposed ridge, cold if windy.
Requirements
Some sections with loose stones. May be very windy and cold on Mt Arden and descent.
Experience
Trailwalker

Friday

Walk Specifics (Friday)
Start time
8.30 am (commence walking)
End time
3.00 pm approx
Walking from
Buckaringa
Walking to
Calabrinda Creek
Distance
22 Km
Risks (Friday)
Hazards
Some rocky sections; two major creek crossings with steep banks, may be windy on the plains
Requirements
Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Saturday

Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
8.30 am (commence walking)
End time
4.00 pm approx
Walking from
Calabrinda Creek
Walking to
Jarvis Hill
Distance
26.5 Km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards
Abundant loose rocks in places
Requirements
Bring extra snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Sunday

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
8.30 am (commence walking)
End time
2.00 pm approx
Walking from
Leigh Creek Road
Walking to
Mt Little Camp via Mayo Gorge
Distance
15 + 1 Km
Risks (Sunday)
Requirements
Bring snacks, lunch, drink, sun screen, hat, raincoat, gaiters and good, comfortable walking footwear.
Experience
Trailwalker

Monday

Walk Specifics (Monday)
Start time
8.30 am Bus departs Hawker for Adelaide
End time
3.00 pm approx